This gorgeous rustic DIY wedding has all the glitzy style and natural beauty we love about California weddings! With tons of help from their family and friends, Genna and Justin DIYed most of their wedding day décor, including the setup, dinner, and dessert. The couple decorated cozy vignettes to display favors and personal keepsakes, and mixed copper and silver metals with lace and wood textures for a simple yet lush feel. Rather than a traditional fall color […]
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Ethereal and Dark Winter Wedding Inspiration
Snuggle up with a cup of coffee and cozy blanket before digging into this dark winter wedding inspiration shoot. The event planners at Fresh & Wood created a visual masterpiece worthy of the historic Castell de Caramany venue. Using a mixture of delicate and luxurious textures and a moody color palette with pops of white, they created the perfect balance between old-world elegance and modern romance. The bride’s L’Arca white silk dress with lace overlay, regal fur stole, and vintage diamond head piece are breathtaking. Photographer Yeray […]
Inexplicably Classy New York Wedding at The Plaza
Between a majestic cathedral ceremony, bespoke Naeem Khan bridal gown, and totally custom reception at a prestigious NYC hotel, Ashley and Ernie’s wedding transcended the definition of classy. Ashley and Ernie wanted to treat their guests to an unparalleled experience, so after their black tie ceremony at St. Patrick’s Cathedral, the couple spared no expense decking out their origami swan and vintage birdcage-inspired reception (yep, you heard that right!) at The Plaza with tons of unexpected luxuries for their guests. Oscar […]
Luxe Polish Wedding at the Grand Hotel
Justyna and Alex’s wedding at the Grand Hotel was a luxe black and white affair worthy of the prestigious Polish venue. Photographer Malachite Meadow and cinematographer SuperWeddings perfectly captured the sophistication of this wedding while also showing Justyna and Alex’s romantic side in the sweet moments the couple shared after the ceremony. The bride looked stunning in a plunging beaded lace Berta gown, simple half-up crown braid, and natural makeup. We love how florist Agnieszka Blaszczyk kept the floral arrangements simple by using baby’s breath in […]
Stunning Sikh Wedding at Villa Pizzo in Lake Como
Inder and Taj’s Italian wedding was a multicultural event complete with an international guest list, gorgeous jewel toned décor, and a full weekend of activities! The couple hosted the first part of their wedding at Villa Pizzo, a picturesque property on Lake Como that was the perfect backdrop for their elaborate ceremony. Inder and Taj’s reception at Villa Del Grumello was a totally modern departure from their traditional ceremony with modern elements like ghost chairs, airy curtains, and a crisp white color palette. We […]
This Columbus Museum of Art Wedding Puts a Modern Spin on The Great Gatsby
Avery and Jared have always loved The Great Gatsby, so they blended inspiration from their favorite Roaring Twenties icon with their own modern details! This Columbus Museum of Art wedding featured décor like a majestic ice sculpture, a classic black, gold, and ivory color palette, and larger-than-life floral installations. From the bride’s bejeweled Paris by Debra Moreland headband to her beaded Jenny Packham gown and bright red lips, we love everything about Avery’s glitzy and glam bridal look! Photographer Rouxby captured every detail of the couple’s […]
Modern Halifax Wedding at Agricola Street Brasserie
Gone are the days of “formal” meaning “standard.” When Vanessa and Andrew planned their wedding at Agricola Street Brasserie, they focused solely on elements and traditions that were meaningful to them as a couple. The wedding party’s all-black attire was on point, but the bride’s crystal-embellished Stella York gown definitely stole the show! Vanessa and Andrew kept the guest list small for their intimate ceremony on the patio of the brasserie, followed by a fancy dinner party inside. To add […]
Wildly Elegant Ottawa Wedding at Château Laurier
Gatsby glam gets a modern makeover in this chic Ottawa wedding at the historic Château Laurier. Nancy and Christopher’s vision for their day was to combine the Gatsby style with a woodland vibe. They turned on the romance with a primarily gold, black, and ivory palette, accented with jewel-toned wildflowers galore. The bride looked flawless in a classic lace gown by Rita Vinieris, effortless waves, and vintage Dannijo chandelier earrings that would have made Daisy Buchanan stop in her tracks! Staying true to the grandeur of […]
Moody Winter Elopement Inspiration at Coronet Mountain
Winter is coming, and this modern medieval shoot from White Ash Photography has us day-dreaming of making a romantic escape to Coronet Mountain. The dark tones used in the florals and table settings set an appropriately moody vibe worthy of the stunning natural setting. But the true show-stopper here is the black gown from Leanne Marshall. Its non-traditional elegance upped the romance factor to 10 and took our breath away when contrasted against the snowy backdrop. From the photographer: The inspo […]